Originally Posted by Djlawman
That "might" be right, but:
1. How much is it going to bog the line down if we have to use the puffer on everyone (or everyone who carries any container on board), and the ETD swab, and then wait for the analysis?
The whole point of the puffer is that you won't need the swab. Puffers didn't add very much time at all. By the time you factor in shoe removal in the other lines, it was probably about equal.
2. NY Times article suggests that puffer won't work for a really careful terrorist, who eliminates trace amounts. And ETD only works if you swab the right thing. EVERY contact lens solution bottle? Every water bottle? Gonna take some time.
Nothing we do will work on a very careful terrorist. There is always some other hole that they can get thru. You should read MSY-MSP's thought. He's also a lawyer and has them well articulated.
